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Using the Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus MSA
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(7) Put the SCBA back into the horizontal position. Check that the cylinder is
laying on the central support (3).
(8) Tighten cylinder strap (2) by pulling the free end.
Attention!
Do not overtighten the cylinder strap! Damage can occur when using
excessive force to close the cylinder buckle and the SCBA might not be
ready for use.
The final fastening tension will be achieved when closing the cylinder
buckle.
(9) Check position of compressed air cylinder, retighten if necessary.
(10) Hinge cylinder buckle (4) gently and completely down over the centre until it
catches.
(11) If push force/tension is too high during hinging of the cylinder buckle,
re-adjust the strap length at the cylinder buckle. If the strap tension is too
low, re-adjust the strap length at the cylinder buckle ( Fig. 19).
Fig. 19 Readjusting the strap length at the buckle
(12) Fasten end of the cylinder retaining strap onto Velcro strip.
(13) Briefly open cylinder valve and check for escaping air, retighten if necessary.
3.2.2. Pressure Reducer with alphaCLICK 2
3.2.2.1. Installing Quick Connect Adaptor to Cylinder
(1) Use only a fully charged cylinder and inspect the internal thread of the
cylinder valve to ensure it is not damaged and free of dirt and debris.
The threaded connection of the cylinder valve must be undamaged and
free from dirt and debris.
If the cylinder valve is damaged, remove it from service and return it to a
MSA trained or certified repair technician.
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